In re the Accounting of Cole

Griffiths, S.

In this final accounting proceeding the question is presented as to whether a general legacy to a former employee of testatrix is entitled to priority over other general legacies. By her will dated March 24, 1909, the testatrix made provision for the payment of general legacies in excess of $200,000. By a codicil to her will the amount of the legacy to such employee was increased from $5,000 to $10,000. By a subsequent codicil, dated October 17, 1912, the testatrix provided as follows: “ Second: I order and direct my Executors to pay to my coachman, James Heavey, the sum of…